We booked last minute, and the area was fine. 5 minutes drive from downtown, didn't feel unsafe parking there, even if the parking lot is in desperate need of repair. The outside of the building is the same as any Comfort Inn, and the inside looked fine from the start. Elevator is old but functional, and the hallways were nothing exciting. The room was great -- comfortable bed, clean bathroom and carpet, refrigerator, microwave, TV. Free breakfast in the morning included waffles, cereal, eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, fruit, pastries. Would stay here again, especially considering the price saved by avoiding the downtown area. The front desk staff was incredibly friendly in check-in and check-out.